Hot wires boost grape expectation

The Gaurdian offers its take on new vine heating systems using electric wires to combat frost developed with EDF, the French electricity board. The brief article does not name the two producers involved in the experiement. They are Domaine William Fèvre and Maison Bichot.

Full article (in English):

Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Hot wires boost grape expectation

Union des Grands Crus de Chablis @ London Wine Trade Fair

Members of the Union des Grands Crus de Chablis will be appearing at the London Wine Trade fair. The event takes place on May 18th, 2004 between 10 am - 4 pm. They will be pouring 2002 and 2003 Grand Cru Chablis in Waterfront Room #9.

For more information contact the Union des Grands Crus de Chablis.

More on Electric Cables in the Vineyards of Chablis

Le Parisien gives further details on the Bichot/Fèvre experiments using electric cables to heat vineyards in Chablis.

Full article (in French):

Des vignes chauffées à l'électricité

Bichot & Fevre Use Electric Cables to Combat Frost

The Yonne Republicaine reports that a new method of frost protection is being tried. It is a joint effort between Maison Bichot and Domaine William Fèvre. The article includes a description of the method and a brief interview with Didier Séguier, régisseur of Domaine William Fèvre.

Read the full article online (in French):

On en parle : les gelées dans les vignes